﻿Investigation of complaints of abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adults (18 years or older) who are at risk of harm due to the presence or threat of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services:

Assistance to older adults, caregivers and professionals working with senior citizens to locate a variety of services using a computerized database. Information is customized based on the caller’s need and geographic area and will be mailed upon request. Available from Area Agency on Aging 1-B, (800) 852-7795 visit their website at: www.aaa1b.com

﻿A free two-hour class for senior citizens on the following financial topics: householdfinances, protecting yourself from financial exploitation, understanding credit, retirement and estate planning at the Macomb County Family Resource Center, 196 North Rose, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. For more information or a schedule of classes, call MSU Extension at (586) 469-5912.

﻿Online Services available with a My Social Security account providing immediate access to a personalized Social Security Earnings Statement, Benefit Verification letter and ability to view benefits, payment information and earnings record on line. Available at: www.socialsecurity.gov.

﻿Health insurance education and counseling program which responds to the concern of seniors regarding Medicare, Medicaid supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and other related benefits issues. Direct counseling services are provided by volunteers trained to help other seniors understand the increasing complexities of health care coverage. Service is provided at senior centers, churches, community centers, over the phone, and through home visits for those individuals with mobility limitations. Available from the Michigan Medicare/ Medicaid Assistance Program, (800) 803-7174.

Free preventive and primary medical care at the mobile Medical Outreach Clinic (MOC). A 40-foot vehicle from McLaren Hospital Macomb transports medical staff and equipment to various locations in the County. These physicians provide initial consultation, necessary medications, and follow-up care. If a patient's needs cannot be met by the van, they are referred to one of the hospital's resident clinics (orthopedics, surgery, and OB/GYN) or another physician affiliated with McLaren Hospital. To become a patient of the Medical Outreach Clinic, the individual must not have any insurance at all. Even insurance with big deductibles or spend downs disqualifies the person for the MOC services. A schedule of the van’s locations is posted at: http://www.mclaren.org/macomb/free-clinic-services.aspx (Open the link and then click on the Mobile Outreach Schedule - a schedule of locations will be displayed) or call (586) 493-3640.

To prove eligibility for
MOC services

Bring latest income documentation, a picture ID and a Social Security
card to one of the locations. (This number has voice mail so leave aname and phone number and someone will return the call.)

Wait time to services

Patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis so be at the location
early to get your name on the list.

Primary health care, (limited emergency dental, vision services), medical prescriptions and over-the counter medications and substance abuse services for the homeless found in shelters and soup kitchens in Macomb County. Call for times and locations. Available from Community First Health Center, (810) 794-4982.

﻿Flu shots are available in the fall at various Health Department Immunization Clinics and community outreach sites. Flu shots are free if senior is enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not, the cost is $15.00. Pneumonia vaccine and other adult immunizations are available throughout the year. For more information call the Health Department at (586) 469-5235 or the Flu Hotline (586) 466-7923.

﻿Donated Dental services for people with physical and mental disabilities who cannot afford needed dental treatment matches qualified persons with volunteer dentists. Services are donated in the dentist’s office. Qualified applicants must be permanently disabled, critically ill or elderly. Each person’s condition must be severe enough to prohibit or significantly limit gainful employment. In addition, they cannot afford dental care on their own, have any other resources available to get treatment, and need extensive treatments, not just a cleaning and check-up. A referral coordinator screens each applicant. For more information, contact the Dental Lifeline Network (303) 534-5360 (Denver, Colorado) or visit their website at: http://dentallifeline.org/michigan.

Free loan of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, 3 prong canes, etc. to senior citizens age 60 and older. Available from Macomb Community Action - Office of Senior Services, (586) 469-5228.

Connections to needed medical equipment is available from the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan Mobility Program at (800) 377-6226 or go to: http://www.epilepsymichigan.org/

Referrals to loan closets and durable medical equipment suppliers are available through the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, (800) 852-7795.

Loan Closets of medical equipment (wheelchairs, canes, crutches) are sometimes available at fire departments, city offices, local senior centers and fraternal organizations. Contact those organizations in your community.

Telephone assistance for senior citizens needing help with access to SNAP food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial help in purchasing food from local grocery stores, supermarkets, and farmers markets using the Michigan Bridge Card, as well as referrals to resources and other community programs. Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) Network of helpers assist seniors in applying for SNAP benefits as well as assisting in the annual recertification for existing SNAP recipients. Call (877) 664-2233 (toll free) to start the application process and find the nearest MiCAFE Network site.

Free in-home or small group instruction on basic nutrition, food buying and preparation skills, meal planning and budgeting. Available from the MSU Extension - Family Nutrition Program, (586) 469-6432.

Home-delivered meals (Meal on Wheels) for senior citizens unable to leave their home. For more information or eligibility requirements, call the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (800) 852-7795 or (586) 469-5228.

﻿An emergency response system providing individuals a way to summon help by activating a device connected to a 24-hour response center involving the installation of a system to the telephone. The client wears a neck pendant or wrist band with a button that can be pushed if they fall or have another in-home emergency. When depressed, a network operator speaks to the client over a loud speaker attached to the telephone. If there is no response, their contact person is immediately notified. “Life Line” is available to all persons from:

Snow removal and grass cutting is available to senior citizens (60 and older) or an adult with a disability. A contribution is suggested for each service provided. A sliding scale is used to determine the suggest contribution ($2 to $18 per service). For eligibility contact Senior Citizen Services, (586) 469-5228.

Installation of a temporary modular aluminum ramp on a short-term basis for disabled seniors age 60 and older. This is a one time service. When the ramps are no longer needed they are removed. There is a nominal monthly lease fee for the ramp. For more information, contact Senior Citizen Services, (586) 469-5228.

﻿Shuttle services to some area hospitals is provided if a patient uses the hospital’s services and lives within the hospital’s designated boundaries. Contact the hospital for information and/or transportation arrangements. Mass transit for citizens by SMART bus services. Exact fare tickets and monthly cards (unlimited rides) may be purchased through SMART or at participating banks and select outlets. Available from Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), (866) 962-5515 (Toll Free).

﻿A ride to a food pantry, pick up of food for the client and delivery to their home (if the pantry allows this - many do not), a ride to the grocery store and help with shopping if needed, a volunteer to shop FOR the older or disabled adult, and delivery of the groceries to their home, short-term meal preparation, and one-time delivery of emergency food (no charge).ALL above services depend upon the availability of a volunteer in that area. Available from Inter-faith Volunteer Caregivers, Warren, (586) 757-5551.

﻿Senior Companions are healthy older adults who help other adults live independently. Services include: support to family caregivers, assistance with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to maintaining independence. Available from Catholic Charities of SE Michigan Senior Volunteer Services, (586) 756-1435.

﻿Electronic listings of local home care agency listings to help seniors, disabled adults, and family caregivers find quality in-home care agencies serving your area and then read ratings, reviews and recommendations posted by other people who have used their services. to help seniors, disabled adults and family caregivers find quality in-home care agencies. Available from Michigan's Home Care Agency and Senior Services Directory: http://www.michiganhomecareguide.com/
Immediate short-term homemaking and personal care assistance for persons 60 years or older following a hospitalization. Available from the Area Agency on Aging, 1-B (800) 852-7795 and ask to speak to the Rapid Response Nurse.

Funding for individuals (physically disabled, mentally disabled and/or aged who are unable to care for themselves adequately at home) to hire providers to help with their daily living activities (eating or feeding, toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring from one position to another, mobility, taking medications, meal prep and clean up, laundry, light housework, shopping and errands) thus allowing people to live in their own homes rather than a nursing home, adult foster care home or home for the aged. To apply for the program, applicants must be Medicaid eligible but must have an active Medicaid case before receiving payments. A Medical Needs Form (DHS-54A), signed by an approved Medicaid-enrolled provider is needed to certify that personal care is needed. Available from the Department of Health and Human Services - Sterling Heights office only - Independent Living Services program:

A health plan providing comprehensive medical, social and physical care to eligible older adults (55 and older) in the community with chronic care needs that make then eligibility for nursing home level of care as certified but he State of Michigan and able to live safely in their own home with support. Available in the following Macomb County cities: Center Line, Clinton Township (48035), Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Warren. Available from the PACE program, (855) 445-4554. http://www.pacesemi.org/

﻿A program of services (e.g., personal care, homemaking, respite, adult day care, transportation, home-delivered meals, counseling, medical equipment and supplies) to assist frail adults to remain living independently. (Medicaid recipients 18 years and older with a disability, who medically qualify for nursing home admission) MI-Choice Program:

Macomb Oakland Regional Center

(866) 807-6940

Area Agency on Aging 1-B

(800) 852-7795

Immediate short-term homemaking and personal care assistance for persons 60 years or older following a hospitalization. Available from the Area Agency on Aging, 1-B (800) 852-7795 - ask to speak to the Rapid Response Nurse.

Trained specialists work with the blind person to help with orientation and mobility, Braille, kitchen skills, leisure activities, community resources, recreational activities and peer support groups. . Available from the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, (313) 456-1646.

Michigan Law for Everyone by Sherry A. Wells, J.D. is a book which provides information on landlord-tenant, contracts, real estate, divorce, juvenile law, guardianships, insurance, accidents, unemployment, small claims courts, wills and probate, business law, workers compensation, how to find an attorney, attorney fees, examples of laws and legal forms. Available at bookstores.

Legal assistance (without cost) for persons living in Macomb County and who are 60 years of age and over. Services include: advice, referrals, negotiating settlements, or providing legal representation in certain civil matters. Group presentations on elder law issues are given to senior groups. Available from the Seniors’ Legal Assistance Program, (586) 469-6406.

Referral to area legal resources including elder law attorneys is available from the Alzheimer’s Association, (800) 272-3900 (Southfield).

Referrals to attorneys who practice elder law is available from Macomb County Bar Association (586) 468-8300.

Referrals for legal assistance for older adults are available from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, (800) 852-7795.

﻿Senior Fraud Hotline. The Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney’s office has prosecutors and investigators dedicated solely to listening to the needs of senior victims of crime, teaching senior how to protect themselves, and, in the unfortunate event of a crime being committed, taking the case from beginning to end. Call (866) 498-8503.﻿

Work experience for seniors 55 and older with limited income offers training and employment opportunities. Available from Michigan Works!, (586) 447-9200﻿

Tuition assistance, assessment testing, and counseling to obtain an Associate Degree or Certificate is available from Macomb Community College - South Campus, Warren, (586) 445-7003.

Free periodic workshops on job search techniques, resumes, and interviewing for displaced homemakers. Available from Macomb Community College - South Campus, Warren (586) 445-7132.

Support classes for women ("Transition to Triumph") in making a decision to either seek employment or re-enter school for training for employment. Emphasis is on teaching individuals to set achievable goals and to take responsibility for their futures. Topics include understanding oneself, increasing self-esteem, improving communication skills, enhancing decision-making ability, assessing past and present interests and skills and examining the job market and the world of work. Scholarships are available for those meeting program guidelines. There is an information session where eligibility for the scholarship is determined. Available from Macomb Community College - South Campus Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker's Program, (586) 445-7003.

Employment services - the Michigan Talent Bank/Job Bank Internet system provides labor market exchange. Job seekers may post a resume in the system and search employment opportunities posted by employers. Special services available to veterans. Available from Michigan Works!:

Work experience for seniors 55 and olderwith limited income offers training and employment opportunities. Available from Michigan Works!, (586) 447-9200

Employment services - the Michigan Talent Bank/Job Bank Internet system provides labor market exchange. Job seekers may post a resume in the system and search employment opportunities posted by employers. Special services available to veterans. Available from Michigan Works!:

Assistance with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to maintaining independence and provide support to family caregivers by Senior Companions (healthy older adults who help other adults live independently). A small stipend is available for the volunteers. For more information, call the Senior Companion Program of Macomb, (586) 756-1430, Ext. 3957.

Deliver Meals on Wheels.

Volunteer opportunities to assist older and disabled persons who need a little extra help such as transportation, minor home repairs, light housekeeping and meal preparation, friendly visits, respite care and other assistance. Available from Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, (586) 983-3633.

Free senior care referral service based on the senior citizen’s 1) needed level of care (independent living, rehabilitation center, nursing home, in-home private duty care, etc.) , 2) location where they wish to reside (in state or out-of-state) and their budget. Available from A Place for Mom, (586) 675-2933 or jillr@aplaceformom.comhttp://www.aplaceformom.com/

Information on housing for senior citizens (adult day care, apartments, retirement homes, subsidized housing, etc. ). Also available is the Senior Alternatives Guide, a directory for senior housing and services. Information available from Macomb County Department of Office of Senior Services, (586) 469-5228.

Information and lists of independent, subsidized , private, and licensed assisted living and nursing facilities is available from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, (800) 852-7795.

﻿The taking of long-term care service complaints is provided by the Long-term Care Ombudsman, (866) 485-9393.

Information and possible mediation between families/residents or Family/Resident Councils and nursing home staff is available from the Long-term Care Ombudsman, (517) 393-9405. If a family wishes to proceed to a formal complaint of abuse or neglect in nursing homes, homes for the aged, hospitals, home help agencies and hospice, it is reported to theLARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) Hotline, (800) 882-6006.

Medicaid-covered services like those provided by nursing homes are available for senior citizens (aged 65 and older) with Medicaid and medically appropriate for a nursing home, who have monthly income of $2199 per month and who reside in Macomb so they may stay in their own home or another residential setting. Available from the MI Choice program at the Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC), (866) 593-7413.

Assistance with moving expenses and securing community living supports to promote independence when moving from a nursing home into the community. Available from the Nursing Facility Transition Program available from the Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC), (866) 593-7413.

mental/emotional impairments such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Pick’s Disease, Head Trauma, Multi Infarct, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, depression due to multiple losses or anxiety related to dementia OR

persons affected by social isolation and are in need of a safe environment and structured activities.

Services offered: Morning and afternoon snacks, full lunch, activities, exercise, field trips. Lift-equipped transportation is available. Personal care (bathing) is available on site

A cost-effective alternative to other forms of health care, such as home health and home nursing care. Full Day/Half Day Rates. Discounted rates are available for multiple day attendance. Funding assistance may also be available through Veteran’s Administration and Area Agency on Aging 1-B for those who qualify.

HOURS: M - F 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

FOR A LIST OF ADULT CARE CENTERS IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING MACOMB COUNTY, CALL MACOMB COUNTY Office of Senior Services, (586) 469-5228, THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (248) 557-8277 OR THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B, (800) 852-7795.

In a mental health emergency such as a threat of suicide, call the Macomb County Crisis Center, (586) 307-9100 or (855) 996-2264 (Toll free). The client will be directed to either services through the Community Mental Health network or to the nearest Emergency Room.

At the hospital, staff will assess the immediate need and obtain authorization for the appropriate level of care. Treatment may be provided in an inpatient unit or in an alternative community setting, according to best practice guidelines, Macomb County Community Mental Health or hospital policy, and the situation.

Contact the senior citizen’s Qualified Health Plan (Medicaid or Healthy Michigan) for a referral to a mental health agency for 20 mental health visits. When the senior citizen has exhausted these visits and the mental health problem is severe, services may be available from a Macomb County Community Mental Health (CMH) treatment agency.

To receive services from CMH after the 20 visits, call the CMH Access Center for a telephone screening and appointment. The screening will include an assessment of the problem, identification of insurance benefits and a referral to an appropriate agency, based on the level of needed care.

Macomb County Crisis Center

(586) 307-9100 (855) 996-2264 (Toll free)

HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 7:00 - 11:00 P.M.
Sat & Sun: 7:00 -10:00 P.M.
After hours, an answering machine will give the caller the number of an open crisis center near them.